Propagation tank

[Fishyfish]

Hi bro,

First class DIY skills! Question, how did you laminate the sides of all the plywood? They are only 3/4 inch thick ply right? Do you have the cutting tools? Powered or non powered?

Did you cut the 4'x8' laminate all by yourself?

Finally, really impressive setup. Should also keep a reef tank don't you think? It is rare that any "reefer" is only keeping a propagation tank.

BTW, can pm me the contact of your tank maker and the location of the plumbing shop? Thanks and will be following your thread!

[DrJekyl_MrHyde]

Meanwhile, gotten this Safety RCD Adaptor for added protection against electrical mishaps...

Supposed to cut off power supply if earth current fault detected. It will shut off within 40 milliseconds -> fast enough to prevent fetal electrical shock (sounds like a free perm..)

where should u put this Safety RCD Adaptor for added protection against electrical mishaps?

and where did u got it bro.... and how much?

Pm the price...thanks

[ryanlio]

Hi bro,

First class DIY skills! Question, how did you laminate the sides of all the plywood? They are only 3/4 inch thick ply right? Do you have the cutting tools? Powered or non powered?

Did you cut the 4'x8' laminate all by yourself?

Finally, really impressive setup. Should also keep a reef tank don't you think? It is rare that any "reefer" is only keeping a propagation tank.

BTW, can pm me the contact of your tank maker and the location of the plumbing shop? Thanks and will be following your thread!

First of all... the laminates.. if you really look close up.. its really DIY quality.. cannot compare to contractor standard..

Qn: how did you laminate the sides of all the plywood?

I measure the strip required, cut it out.. then put some "GP" (yellow) both on the laminate and plywood, DO NOT stick immediately.. wait for glue to dry a little as they are contact glue.. the and apply force to stick.. btw applying glue to large surface is easier if you use a small strip of laminate as an applicator....

Confused???? Concerned???? Clarification????

heheheh :> hope this vide helps... http://www.refacedepot.com/esupport/kb290.htm

Qn: They are only 3/4 inch thick ply right?

Yup. I use a normal art n craft penknife.. make sure get thin laminates...

Qn: Do you have the cutting tools?

No power tools used for laminating process.. just some pure brute cutting with penknife.. (although a wood work plane should be helpful)

will pm you the info required.

[ryanlio]

where should u put this Safety RCD Adaptor for added protection against electrical mishaps?

and where did u got it bro.... and how much?

Pm the price...thanks

Hi bro,

i used a extension sockets for my electrical setup. the extension is plugged in to one of my wall outlets.. This is where the RCD comes in Wall Socket -> RCD -> Extension..

Hope this helps.

[ryanlio]

I think today's gonna be a back breaking day with the following tasks:

1. mix water

2. connect pipings

3. fix lightings

[ryanlio]

Just emptied the water for leak test.. and filling up with fresh H20....

Gotten Marine environment Salt to use in my tank... time to blend it all in...

[ryanlio]

Plumbed in the pipings... the before and after...

Note to those DIY... remember to be kiasu and put in the "C" catch to support weight and reduce vibrations...

Hmmm.. I must say Herbie's overflow is solid... no noise for overflow..

Heng... no leaks after i switch on the pressure pump... phew....

[ryanlio]

hmm.. my return's cable is not long enough to tuck into the electrical trucking.. so trunkings for show now... ahhahah :>

[ryanlio]

popped in my LR from Bro Wai Kit FOC.... thanks bro....

[ryanlio]

FTS.. now gotta get stuff to do up my Lights...

[ryanlio]

another FTS

[ryanlio]

Qn: Is it safe to place the T5 on the Euro brace?

[xersion]

i'm afraid it will be knock off easily. maybe u should D.I.Y a stand for it.

[ryanlio]

My "Rocher" underwater scope... to view the coral top down... :>

[ryanlio]

"Rocher" Underwater scope TRANSFORM!!!!..

Its a sump cover now...

[ryanlio]

Yup.. will definitely get a pair of those..

Thanks Burnerj

gotten a set of yoyo from Dr Evil... these will help to raise or lower the T5s for maintenance.. Thanks Bro Burnerj

[ryanlio]

Also had the chance to visit Bro VanDeam.. WOW>>

passed me some lubricant..

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lubricant for me Skimmer..

[ryanlio]

btw.. the lubricant works like a charm.. it got my "coughing" aquabee pump revving like a beast... the aquabee (H&s skimmer) has been in my store room for about a year (since i decom).. when i "operate" on the pump, i had to deal with the rust between the impeller and the housing.... should've disect the pump for cleaning and drying before putting it into the store room.. well.. lesson learnt...

[Ah-lim]

Dude, nice tank.

I like the concept of view from the top !!

[ryanlio]

Dude, nice tank.

I like the concept of view from the top !!

Thanks Bro..

Coral DO look better from top down..

Also. nieces and nephews can "interact" with the system easier.. aka sea world concept where kids can touch the living things..

[ryanlio]

FTS.. 21 Oct 2007

Luckily everything within plan (aka CO not in town).. system completed before CO got back... :>

GOOD NEWS!!!

I got the thumbs up from CO after she touched down in Singapore.. phew ... mission completed..

[ryanlio]

The Acticnic lamps will be left 24/7 for 3 weeks.. -> to encourage coralline algae growth..

[burnerj]

Dun mention it. Nice seeing you getting your tank done up

[VanDeam]

glad it helped

if u need any more things u know where to find me